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Littlerock Reservoir Sediment Removal Project will Move Forward


admin March 28, 2017

Palmdale, CA-  On March 22, 2017, the Board of Directors for the Palmdale Water District held a noticed public hearing in its Board Room to consider certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and its decision on the Littlerock Reservoir Sediment Removal Project.

At this public hearing, the District Board of Directors certified the Project Final EIR and approved the Project with conditions after consideration of all public information and the comments received on the Project and Final EIR. As required by CEQA, the District has filed a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse within five working days of the Project decision. A copy of the NOD can be found on the District’s webpage.

The project consists of three components. The first phase begins with construction of a subterranean grade control structure within Littlerock Reservoir at Rocky Point. The second phase is total removal of 1,165,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from within the Reservoir over a seven to twelve-year timeframe. Finally, scheduled ongoing annual sediment removal of approximately 38,000 cubic-yards per year to maintain design capacity.

These three project actions are necessary to restore and preserve the Reservoir capacity, which has been substantially reduced over time by the accumulation of sediment behind Littlerock Reservoir during seasonal inflows. In 1992 the reservoir had a storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet (af). Currently, the Reservoir storage capacity has been reduced to approximately 3,037 af due to sediment buildup.

The Littlerock Dam and Reservoir’s recreational facilities were closed by the U.S Forest Service due to health and safety concerns since Spring 2015 and at this moment there are no plans to reopen its facilities to the public. The removal of the sediment within the Dam is to increase the much-needed water storage capacity.

The District has been supported in the preparation of the Final EIR by the USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, as the Lead Agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Final EIR can be found on the Districts website under projects. For more information on the Palmdale Water District, including its’ water projects, visit www.palmdalewater.org.

 

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Honoring 36 years of dedication to PWD! Finance Manager/CFO Dennis Hoffmeyer was honored at this week’s Board meeting for his invaluable service. We thank Assemblyman Lackey and reps of the other elected officials for recognizing his commitment and contributions to our District and community. 💙
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36 años de dedicación a PWD. Gerente de Finanzas / CFO Dennis Hoffmeyer fue honrado en la reunión de la Junta de esta semana por su valioso servicio. Agradecemos al Asambleísta Lackey y a los representantes de los otros funcionarios electos por reconocer su compromiso y contribuciones a nuestro Distrito y comunidad. 💙
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He will be missed. Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Dennis!! Enjoy the next chapter!

Dennis will be sorely missed. He was a tremendous asset every year. All best wishes Dennis.

Congratulations are in order‼️

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We missed Director Dino at tonight’s Board meeting. A moment of silence was held in his honor and memory. Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of his family and friends. ❤️‍🩹
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Hemos echado de menos al Director Dino en la reunión del Consejo de esta noche. Se guardó un minuto de silencio en su honor y memoria. Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros en apoyo de su familia y amigos. ❤️‍🩹
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Hemos echado de menos al Director Dino en la reunión del Consejo de esta noche. Se guardó un minuto de silencio en su honor y memoria. Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros en apoyo de su familia y amigos. ❤️‍🩹Image attachment

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I'm deeply saddened, and my thoughts are with you all. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared, and may God be your rock in this challenging time ✝️💗😔🖤😢

A loss which will be felt for a long time. Director Dino helped the residents of the District who spoke Spanish access their services in meaningful ways, he helped take financial strain of their back. An example of a public servant who understood the changing needs of the district. Thank you, Mr. Dino. Condolences to his family.

Dino was our friend. He will be missed from the staff at palmdale, fin and feather

He will be missed.

my condolences to you Debbie and your whole family.

Debbie Jakubecy-Dino , Eric and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Vince was a great man who will be missed by so many. Praying for you to find comfort during this most difficult time. 🙏❤️

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my condolences to you Debbie and your family.🤗

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☕ Join us for Coffee with PWD Director Scott Kellerman!
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and connect with Director Kellerman! He’ll be available to answer your water-related questions.
📍 Starbucks, 38135 47th Street East, Palmdale
📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕘 9–11 A.M.
🎁 Attendees will receive a free PWD tote bag & mug. Dont miss out! 
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¡Únase a nosotros para el Café con el Director de PWD Scott Kellerman!
¡Disfrute de una taza de café gratis y conecte con el Director Kellerman! Él estará disponible para responder a sus preguntas relacionadas con el agua.
📍 Starbucks, 38135 47th Street East, Palmdale
📅 Jueves, 31 de julio de 2025
🕘 9-11 A.M.
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